The Fourth of July holiday will provide plenty of color in the skies above Atwood Lake and Atwood Lake Park.
A full slate of activities over the holiday weekend (July 3-5) is planned, including the traditional giant fireworks show on Saturday, July 4. The fireworks show begins at dark and is ignited near Atwood Lake Resort and Conference Center, but is visible from most locations in the surrounding area.
Numerous other events also are planned at Atwood Lake Park. Events begin July 3 at 11 a.m. with a bicycle safety check presented by the staff of Ernie’s Bicycle Shop. Then at 1 p.m., the park Nature Center opens for the day. Full Story
The summer reading program is in full swing at the Carroll County District Library.
The annual “Big Worm Off” worm race was held Friday morning in the Bookmobile garage. A total of 17 worms earned the honor to compete in the “Big Worm Off.”
Two heats were held and three finalists went to the finale. The no name worm of Aliyah Jenkins, 6, was the first heat crossing the finish line in 37 seconds. Full Story